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   Searching the phrase taking a glister led to a result that claims the action can break a fast, which may imply impurity or consumption. From the information I found I think it may be: Slang for a hygienic (like "take a shower") or medical (with "letting of blood") practice.

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   • Bet. Bet is used as a way to confirm or agree with something. Consider it a synonym for okay or sounds good. —Can you pick up Joshua in an hour? —Bet, I’ll be there.
   • Boujee. Boujee (also spelled bougie) is mostly used as an adjective describing something extravagant, luxurious, or of high-class taste. Boujee can also describe a person who is materialistic, pretentious, or who prioritizes an upscale lifestyle.
   • Curve. To curve someone is to dismiss someone’s flirtatious advances or expressions of interest. In other words, if someone is flirting with you, and you tell them you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, you’ve curved them.
   • DMs. DM is an abbreviation for direct message. It refers to a private message sent via a social media platform like Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter).

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   What does Glister mean?

   • glister: Alternative form of clyster. Etymology: From Middle French clystere, or its source, Latin clyster, from Ancient Greek κλυστήρ ( klustēr ). Clyster (/ˈklɪstə (r)/), also spelled glister in the 17th century, comes from Greek κλυστήρ ( klystḗr ), from κλύζω ( klýzo ), " (I) wash".

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   When was Glister first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb glister is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for glister is from around 1380, in Sir Ferumbras. glister is a word inherited from Germanic. glisten, v. Old English–

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   What does glisten mean?

   • To glisten. n. Glitter; brilliance. [Middle English glisteren, probably from Middle Dutch glinsteren or Middle Low German glisteren; see ghel- in Indo-European roots .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

   Glister - definition of glister by The Free Dictionary

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   Can taking a Glister break a fast?

   • A search of the word glister typically redirects to glisten or glitter. But these lead to the expected definitions about the behavior of light. Searching the phrase taking a glister led to a result that claims the action can break a fast, which may imply impurity or consumption.

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4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › glisterGLISTER - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   A complete guide to the word "GLISTER": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   Glister definition: to glisten; glitter.. See examples of GLISTER used in a sentence.

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   1. to reflect light with a brilliant, sparkling luster; sparkle. 2. to make a brilliant show. n. 3. a sparkling reflected light or luster. 4. showy splendor. 5. tiny pieces of sparkling material, used for decoration. [1300–50; Middle English < Old Norse glitra; compare Old English glitenian, Old High German glīzan to shine, glitter]

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   The meaning of GLISTER is glitter. glitter… See the full definition Games & Quizzes ... Middle English glistren; akin to Old English glisian. First Known Use.

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb glister, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.